Directions

Butter a 9-by-13-inch rimmed baking sheet; set aside. In a medium saucepan, bring sugar, water, corn syrup, and salt to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved.

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Step 2

Continue cooking, without stirring, until mixture reaches the soft-ball stage on a candy thermometer (238 degrees to 240 degrees), swirling pan occasionally; wash down sides of pan with a pastry brush dipped in water to prevent crystals from forming. Stir in nuts, and continue cooking, stirring frequently to prevent nuts from burning, until mixture is light amber.

Mykele, could you PLEASE send me your famous recipe for Peanut Brittle at my email address, nancymonahan_3@hotmail.com... I can't wait to try it. Thank you so much.

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01/30/2009

This is a thankyou to all who asked for my microwave recipe
..including some from Australia and Israel!! Hope you all
had sucess................Mykel

Anonymous

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01/07/2009

People look in your cook books you will find all kinds of recipes for peanut brittle, I never make it , I leave it to my sister who makes it every year and hers turns out perfect every time. You have to quickly spread it thin. And you need a good candy thermometer.

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Anonymous

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01/06/2009

Fredrikke, just tried the recipe and didn't spread out the brittle
as you suggested...the result is a foam like structure inside
and a very fragile product that crumbles too easily and the
flavor is also affected so I will keep on spreading the mixture
out as thin as possible for true brittle texture and results.
My friends always claim it to be the perfect peanut brittle.

Anonymous

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12/30/2008

The ingredient amounts are quite different from my recipe of 43 years. One thing I can share with anyone who makes peanute brittle is do not spread the brittle after pouring. Leave it alone. Let it bubble. The air pockets make it brittle and easy on the teeth. If you spread the candy iit will become extremely hard and solid. The air bubbles make it 'brittle' which means it breaks very easily. Another tip: If it is humid or rainy, the candy will not tack out.

Anonymous

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12/27/2008

Hi Mykele: I would love to try your recipie. My email is kim7557@aol.com. Thanks so much.

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12/26/2008

cstockard76, your e-mail address was invalid and svsweets and
queen lawlisa, I cannot e-mail without an address.. Mykele

Anonymous

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12/26/2008

I'm confused!?!?! Are people commenting on this one, or something else?

Anonymous

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12/26/2008

I agree! Did anyone make this as is?

Anonymous

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12/26/2008

are you kidding? I was looking to see comments on this recipe and all I see are people asking for another one. Did anyone make the one printed here? GEEZ!!!

Anonymous

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12/26/2008

mykele...also please send me the recipe! anicra@yahoo.com Thanks and happy holidays to you and yours! Can't wait to try your recipe. Thank you in advance!!

Anonymous

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12/26/2008

mykele...also please send me the recipe! purr1358@telus.net Thanks and happy holidays to you and yours from Calgary Alberta Canada!

Anonymous

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12/25/2008

Thanks mykele and Merry Christmas to you and yours from Mountain City, TN

Anonymous

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12/24/2008

I was amazed at the number of requests. I can only fwd the
recipe to your e-mail addresses. I don't know how to post the
recipe on the website......probably not a welcome action from
MWS group. It is Christmas eve and I need to knock off to finish wrapping.
Notice to all with microwaves over 1300 wa tts to adjust cooking time
a bit lower to prevent burning. Myke,,,,,,, Merry Christmas from
Fort Collins Colorado

I would love a copy as well mykele! that sonunds perfect for a few last minute gifts!

Anonymous

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12/24/2008

mykele would you please send me your recipe also to cbstockard76@gmail.com. I have friends serving overseas that would love it. Thank you and have a Merry Christmas

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12/24/2008

.Mykele would you send your recipe to longn@knology.net. thank you and Merry Christmas.

Anonymous

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12/24/2008

mykele your recipe sounds awesome too. I'd love a copy please. Thanks

Anonymous

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12/24/2008

I would love the recipe too! I love peanut brittle and that recipe sounds fabulous! my email address is jnp_21@yahoo.com. thank you and Merry Christmas!

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12/24/2008

Carol, please e-mail me at myke43@msn.com and I will
send the recipe to you. I promise to not do any nutty
fwding to you after. Mykele

Anonymous

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12/24/2008

I would love your recipe mykele. Am planning to send some to my niece in Iraq.

Anonymous

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12/24/2008

I can make 1 pound of brittle in less than 10 minutes in my
microwave for less than $1.00......Only use 1 cup sugar and
1/2 cup of syrup.....i cup salted dry roasted or honey roasted
peanutes..... The receipients always want them every year.
I have made 25 pounds this year so far. 1/2 inch thick is
too thick.